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I absolutely LOVE the name Harper.... I love the way it looks written, I love the way it sounds, I love that the name can carry her from newborn, to toddler, to teen and adult and still fit. I love that she is African American, and this isnt a typical name for an African American child...(at least I don't know any) I love the way Harper fits on the same level as Madison, which is her big sister's name! Willow will be her middle name, as tribute to her daddy... Harper it is!!
by CelyseI love Harper Kate for a girl name!
by KaceyB2012I am hearing this name more and more these days. It is cute but too cutesie for me.
by twiceblessedL2love.
by heather633aww i really like this! maybe i can get my husband on board with this.
by artsieappleWe just found out that we are getting a boy for our first..and we want to name him Leo Tristan-Harper.
by mrspaulbianI love this name, big fan of the Chronicles of Pern.
by AvalynLove it! Going to use it as my baby girl's first name. :) Pairs nicely with the middle name Rae (my dads name).
by KSTARZ023My husband and I fell in love with this name. We named our daughter Harper McKenzie. I too hope that it is not over used.
by caturkey3I love this name...am hoping it is not over used in the next year or so.
by cadenlaneycutest name
by mfrock19If I am having a girl, this will definitely be her name. It's my (and my dad's) last name, and her middle name would be Lee (after my mom's middle name). Harper Lee - a family name, and it also happens to be a famous author. I love it!!! :)
by valandnathanLove the name Harper Elise for a little girl.
by LBass07I really like this name
by CAL416I love the name Harper Lilly!
by SecondTimeAroundMomHarper Jeanne will be here in November! LOVE this name!
by katihastingsWe named our daughter Harper Kate and friends of ours named their daughter Quinn Harper
by harpersmommy2010My and I are thinking of Harper Jolyn or Ava Jolyn. I really like them both so we'll see we have time I'm only 13 weeks along. :)
by angierae81We plan on naming our little girl Harper Dayle, I've loved this name for years!
by sawolfe01We are also going to use Harper Sloan for a girl. I think it is a great name! And I love Harper Avery as well! All that matters is you like it=)
by bhowell1003My husband and I were leaning towrads Harper Avery, but the few people I have mentioned it to say "Isnt that a medical award?" Since it is on Greys Anatomy, but its not real. Do you think its ok or do you think people will say that all her life?
by LizzyBee07I love this name. We plan to use it if we have a girl and use my Mom's midle name Rae... Harper Rae
by TheShimerClanWe named our little girl Harper Alexandra Sue
by KelciS9I love it for a girl but my Husband does not so on to the next :0)
by KSquared91011middle name?
by sabrinaharris10We named our LO Harper Paige. I had a dream that we would have a little girl and that's what her name would be and I don't think any other name would've worked LOL!
by mommadawn1012If we have a girl, we are going to use Harper Sloane. Any comments?
by nallslHarper lily versus Harper Capri... Maybe combine them, Harper Cali? Could spell that a million different ways... Calli, callie, cally, etc...
by Jennifer TI like this name, although I wouldn't have the guts to use it. It's definitely the type of name that elicits people's opinions! Another pro is that there isn't really a nickname for it, so for parents who insist on their child only being called by their proper name, this is a good choice.
by SawyersgirlHarper Lily is my favorite, but husband wants Harper Capri - any suggestions?
by ShaneLizzieMy daughters name is Harper DeEtte, and I absolutley love the name, and we receive many compliments on the name as well.
by CALLIEJO KLOSTERMEIERHarper Renee(my middle name) is my baby! Love the name and get complliments all the time, except from my 90 yr old grandma who thinks its masculine!
by heatherpalmaroLewis
by KonphortWe named our daughter Harper Riley. The middle name is after my stepfather who raised us after our father passed away.
by Yenster25My daughter is Due July 10th and her name will be Grace Harper :)
by MrsPitts25We are going to do Harper Lee :) Such a cute name!
by amandaljohnsonWe named our dog Harper bc he sounded like he said it whenever he cried but now I totally regret it bc I love this name for a little girl! <3
by Jess IlOur girls name is Harper Olivia
by nikkchikkOur girls name will be Harper Kay
by katieberndlove it
by amber8150Harper Emme
by AdamAmyHHarry
by Sgarrett1416@aol.comHarry
by Sgarrett1416@aol.comi love it and her dad does not and i wish he did bc thats gonna be her name. so hopefully he will learn to like it.
by ashhole29We found out 3 days ago we are having a girl and Harper Ansley it is!
by aphillips0704Love it. if its a girl, my name is Harper Kay (moms name) or Harper Renee (family name)
by daniellej14#2 on the way...if it's a girl, Harper KayJean it is! (middle name is combo of grandmas' middle names)
by dnmrdhWill be the name of one of my baby girls
by jinxed1985We're naming our baby girl Harper Lynn
by ksims87Our son is named Harper Edison
by LyssaJoyHarper Lucille (Lucille after my grandmother)
by jeraj14My daughter Harper Margaret was born 4-4-11 and now I cannot believe the hype around her name! I I will still love it anyway!
by JBelle1577Named our baby girl Harper Addison, either people love it and think its different or think its very weird or aren't a fan. its really one or the other type of name i have found out.
by tnsanders4Loving this name for a girl. I was thinking Harper Eve if I have a little daughter
by mpearsallHarper Grace sound beautiful....hmmmm....
by abrowne103I love this name for a girl name!!! If I have a girl this is what I want it to be.
by megs2701this was my grandmother's maiden name, absolutely beautiful for a baby girl!
by jenareneeI like the namd Harper Avery (:
by MrCarrotFaceThis is my secret favorite name for a girl! I love it!! Harper Chiles :) We are team green so we'll see!
by bornmommyThis name is on our list. Found out Tuesday we were having a girl. I'm thinking Harper Jane :)
by HarmHunnywe found on on Thursday we're having a girl. Her name will be Harper Anne.
by sgallettaLove Harper. One of my favorite musicians is Ben Harper. For a girl I was considering Harper Avery, for a boy I was thinking Paxton Harper.
by WifeOfGlockMy daughter will be named Jaye Harper. I LOVE the name and the author Harper Lee, which is who inspired the name for me.
by Lovonnawhat do you think of the name Dawson?
by ashleigh1894I love this name. I feel as though it has style yet professionalism. I feel that when considering a name, it should be one for their future. Now I just have to figure out what the middle name will be.
by nchiveLove this name as a middle name, thinking about Zoe Harper
by beachbeach22i love this name and am currently debating on naming my girl Harper Phoenix or Phoenix Harper
by allicat311I love this name, even more since my husband picked it out. I think we may either go with Harper Reid or Harper Tru.
by aphillips0704I love the name Harper Leigh
by Emily8733My sons name is Hayden and I wanted a girls name with an H... so Harper Ann will be her name!
by lgabbard1my daughter is Harper Lively - and I think it is the most beautiful name for a girl. i love it!
by steplivelyI named our daughter Harper Grace, we had decided months ago on the name - same day Neil Patrick Harris announces he named his daughter the exact name!!!
by Georgian1I love this time, but its surge in popularity makes me hesitate to use it.
by amyhillI really love this name for a girl but hubby likes it for a boy. I'm just not sure if my brain can change from liking it so much for a girl to having a son named harper...
by TiaW93sorry, for the last post.. looooove this name, its so very sweet!
by buterflycfgemma
by buterflycfI love this name and honestly didn't know it was getting so popular.
by Jeneen10I love this name and honestly didn't know it was getting so popular.
by Jeneen10I am not nuts about Harper Avery... the whole naming your kid after a character on a tv show weirds me out. Don't get me wrong, I love Grey's enough to name my dog Bailey but still... Overall though, my husband and I really like the name Harper and it is a strong contender if our baby turns out to be a girl.
by jassy63I named my little girl Harper Grace, born August 18th 2010, before Neil Patrick Harris named his little girl that.
by cadegaI LOVE Harper Avery for a girl.. but my hubby is hard to sway!!!
by Brittney8190We are thinking of Harper Robert.
by AmyinSoCalHarper is a great name! My daughter is named Harper - unfortunately it's getting more popular tho...
by rhiainhmI love this name. I'm afraid it's getting too common though. I'm a big fan of all the old English occupation-names... archer, harper, hunter, etc. Unfortunately hundreds of thousands of other moms feel the same way! :(
by jesstwI love this name! Harper was at the top of my girl name list from day 1. Harper Ann is scheduled to arrive on March 4th, 2011 :)
by JayKay2387I love Harper but my last name starts with Har so it doesn't roll off the tongue!
by Natsmommy24My boyfriend and I both decided our little boy's name will be Harper! Harper Maddix. Thought of Harper as a first in the beginning and it really seemed to stick. I think it will bring him good things in life. :)
by ALMAMI411So overused now... my child is in a class with two other Harpers.
by txstephie1Love the name - we just named our daughter Harper Grace
by AmandaOntarioI love it! will probably consider for my baby girl...
by cassiepregI love this name but I'm not sure it sounds good with my last name - Shaffer. Thoughts?
by martinal82I absolutely love it. My daughter's name will be Harper Marie.... Harper after one of my favorite musicians (Ben Harper) and Marie after my mother. Everyone loves the name choice!
by teachRshayei love it! my hubby insists that if we have a boy, one of his names is Augustus because his fave movie is Lonesome Dove.. Harper Augustus.. i like it :)
by wendycsr2002@yahoo.comI just love this name! We named our little girl Harper Louise.
by McKennaAlfordI'm having a girl and we well I picked Harper! My bf was fine with it b/c I said we can make her middle name Frances after his mother.
by ashes17We just out we're having a girl. We're naming her Harper Christine.
by jennibaileyi want to name my first child Harper Avery whether its a boy or a girl, but i'm not so sure that my hubby will go for that...
by haileympolksame here my hubby said absoultely not....he is now coming around so we'll see....
by amberanpI love it and DH won't have it.
by BrideBritt88I love this name but my husband has something to say about evry name I like I really want this name for my first girl!
by ShaylaH20My husband's not a fan either, but I think it would be a really pretty name for a little girl.
by alliekaye32I love this name, but my husband isn't on board yet.
by kate2275I think this definition should mention the famous author with this name, Harper Lee.
by part_irishi like it - but do you like it for a boy or girl?
by kippersophieI love it!
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